Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. If you really want to get personal with your gift giving, you can make something to give to your friends and family. I enjoy making chocolate truffles as gifts. Give Something You’ve Made.

Giving 202

Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Pair that with Thanksgiving right before it and it makes me squirm just thinking about it. It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Take It Easy On the Consumerism.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle. Can you make a difference on your own?

Economical 207

Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Those machines use plastic coffee pods that are often labeled as being recyclable – but only if you fully wash them out, take them apart, and separate all the pieces… which we know no one is doing. These are no more green than just recycling that pile of paper. Want to really make a difference? Biodegradable trash bags.

Consumerism 183

Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Denim, which, according to Wikipedia comes from “the name of a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nîmes , France, by the André family,” is a cotton twill textile woven into a rugged fabric we make into jeans and other denim clothing. Most of it is produced in Asia, and it is traditionally colored blue with indigo dye.

Clothes 197

Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197